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U.S. Marines assigned to the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, conduct dry and live fire close-quarters combat exercises at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2025. The training areas at MCOLF Atlantic provide the ideal environment for specialized units like SRT to conduct realistic, mission-critical training, enabling a force that is capable of responding to any situation to help safeguard MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Emma Powell).

Motion graphic created in Adobe After Effects using Adobe Stock motion templates for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, July 9, 2025. Wallpaper Wednesday is a series featured weekly on MCAS Cherry Point's social media platforms to promote daily operations and activities on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andre Marshall)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and members of Marine Corps Family Services gather for the grand opening of MWHS-2's renovated kitchen at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. MCAS Cherry Point funded the opening of the Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Kitchen to promote healthy lifestyle choices with the sampling of recipes from the WARR recipe cookbook, and to enhance Marines' quality of life in the barracks with the addition of a new hooded oven, refrigerator, air fryer, microwave, and cooking utensils. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jay D. Heitink, outgoing senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, relinquishes his duties to incoming senior enlisted leader Sgt. Maj. Nickie O. Bautista during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 24, 2025. The ceremony serves as the official transfer of responsibilities for the command’s senior enlisted leader, honoring the outgoing sergeant major’s contributions during his tenure, and introducing the new senior enlisted leader to the command and community. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Naimah Green)

The Korps Mariniers of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps recently conducted sea-to-sea live-fire training at Bombing Target 9, located at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 8, 2025. This bilateral training exercise enhances operational readiness and tactical proficiency by providing realistic, scenario-based drills, including advanced boat maneuvering and live-fire engagements using M240B machine guns against static sea targets. BT-9 offers access to sea-based training assets not available in the Netherlands, presenting a unique opportunity for the Korps Mariniers to expand their capabilities in a new operational environment. The specialized ranges and outlying training areas at MCAS Cherry Point support the strategic objectives of the Department of Defense and NATO allies by offering distinctive and mission-critical environments that foster interoperability, readiness, and tactical excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Michail Stankosky)